Due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, many businesses in China delayed work resumption in order to prevent and control the disease. Although this measure is effective, many enterprises must now reopen under the pressure of operations and production.

 Local governments will have to balance containing the virus, resuming work and ensuring people's livelihood. Different levels of administrations should be adopted for personnel and locations.

In a document about orderly resumption of work for companies, the State Council asked that local administrations and companies design targeted strategies with the principles of science, moderation and efficiency. Under the premise of ensuring people's health, they should coordinate and solve problems related to resumption and get back on track.

For instance, Zhejiang Province in east China has taken positive steps by reducing costs and burdens on enterprises, strengthening fiscal and financial support and guaranteeing employment. Combined with other policies for people's livelihood and epidemic control, it has achieved some results in terms of balanced and inclusive public governance.

Containment actions should be extended from a medical and health issue to all-around efforts, which means work on the epidemic and enterprises' operations should be the emphasis of administrations at all levels.

(This is an edited excerpt of an article originally published in People.cn on February 10)